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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,398.12, 282,069.18 and 114,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,398.12, 282,069.18 and 114,974.12 is: 158,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,398.12 : 282,069.18 = 114,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,398.12/282,069.18 = 114,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,398.12x = 282,069.18 × 114,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,398.12x = 32,430,655,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,430,655,749.62/204,398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,664.16

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